Opinions
Personal takes and critical perspectives on the film industry. From debates on craft and technology to cultural commentary, these opinion pieces spark conversation and highlight diverse voices in filmmaking.
“Why the villains are the best part of Raimi's franchise-finishing film.”Kameron Welch · Opinions · Sep 1 You've Been Lied to About "Spider-Man 3" →
Queer Representation On Screen
OpinionsTime Crunch: What I Learned From Participating in Two Timed Film Challenges
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Byline firstThe Feminine Urge in Fantasy
How "Maleficent" and "Alice in Wonderland" defy original fairy tale narratives and teach audiences something new.
"The Invite"
"The Invite" is refreshingly relatable amongst this summer's big films.
We've Been Living With AI Longer Than We Think
Thanks to sci-fi, we don’t recognize technology as transformative until we see a flying car or a computer talking back to us. AI has quietly been part of our creative workflows for years. Now that it’s here, what can artists do with it?
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How To Land a Needle Drop
Music can elevate a sad moment to a devastating one. It can perfectly illustrate the turmoil inside a character's head. It can give a fight scene the certain zing it needs to stand out.
Monsters Into Movie Stars: How to Make Ethical True Crime
True crime stories will be told one way or the other. Saying "don't make true crime" is no more effective than saying "don't do crime". So we must find a way to hold storytellers to a certain moral standard.
Elsewhere in the League
Everything, newest first"One Eye Open" From Small Town Kansas to the Big Screen
Independent filmmaking involves far more than just the person behind the camera. There are actors, editors, cinematographers, and production designers in small towns who want to work and are ready to do so.
InterviewsSam Krochmal on the Mystery and Magic of Upcoming Series "YAGA"
The actor stars in the anticipated supernatural thriller after premiering at TIFF 2026.
FeaturedHit Horror Film Buddy Created with DaVinci Resolve Studio
Colorist Sam Daley created authentic ‘90s kids’ show and modern horror looks for new creature film.